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The Man I Married

1940 · 77 min · Director: Irving Pichel

The Man I Married (1940) is a drama, directed by Irving Pichel. It stars Joan Bennett and Francis Lederer. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 77-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.

What The Man I Married Is About

Carol, an American, travels to Germany in the summer of 1938 with her German husband Eric and their son; it is to be a short visit. But the moment he sets foot in the country the husband begins to change: he goes to rallies, takes up the language of the new regime and laughs off his wife’s objections. Carol, meanwhile, tries to make sense of what she sees, of what the papers do not print and of people she knows suddenly vanishing. When she wants to leave, the question is whether she can take her child back. Irving Pichel’s seventy seven minute American film was made before the country entered the war; Joan Bennett and Francis Lederer appear. It was completed in 1940.

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What is The Man I Married about?

Carol, an American, travels to Germany in the summer of 1938 with her German husband Eric and their son; it is to be a short visit. But the moment he sets foot in the country the husband begins to change: he goes to rallies, takes up the language of the new regime and laughs off his wife’s objections.

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How long is The Man I Married?

The Man I Married runs for 77 minutes (1h 17m).

When did The Man I Married come out?

The Man I Married was released in 1940.

Who directed The Man I Married?

The Man I Married was directed by Irving Pichel.

Who stars in The Man I Married?

The Man I Married stars Joan Bennett, Francis Lederer, Lloyd Nolan, Anna Sten.

What is The Man I Married's rating?

The Man I Married holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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